A Healthy Way to Feeling Great!

What is an Almond? Most people think an almond is part of the nut family, but it is actually a seed. It comes from a tree that is native to the Middle East and South Asia. Most production of almonds in the United States is concentrated in California. The almond can be sweet or bitter,… Continue reading The Benefits of Almonds

At one point, I decided to try to eat gluten-free, dairy free, and sugar free. It lasted about 1 week, but I did discover some of my favorite recipes. Dinner was always the meal I would struggle with because dairy is in almost everything. A lot of recipes call for milk, sour cream, Greek yogurt,… Continue reading Ground Turkey Chop Suey

If you think a regular plank is not challenging enough, try this variation. The key is to keep your back flat with little movement in your body while moving the plate through a “U” position. Add this to your core workout and perform exercise for 45 seconds.

I have always had a passion for working out. It started when I was in college and I worked at the Rec Center as a Personal Trainer while studying Exercise Science. It was always exciting to learn a new exercise and relate it to how the body works. As an athlete, I became more intrigued… Continue reading Exercise of the Week

Today was one of those days that I needed to make something quick and easy with little clean up. Something that could be whipped up in under an hour. Something that would not leave the sink piled high with dishes. If you are looking for an easy recipe with little clean up, this is the… Continue reading Turkey Chili Mac

If you were to come to my house any day of the week, you would more than likely see a full fridge. My parents think it is amazing how only two people in the house can keep a fridge packed with fresh food all the time. Well, there there happened to be a day my… Continue reading My Famous Chicken Noodle Soup

The No Cow Raspberry Truffle Bar The last day of the 8 Day Protein Bar Breakdown is here. I will provide a recap on all the different protein bars and give my opinion on which I thought was the best, but FIRST…..here is the breakdown of the last protein bar: The No Cow Raspberry Truffle… Continue reading Day 8 Protein Bar Breakdown

Did you know that sets and reps differ depending on your fitness goal? For instance, if you want to “lean out” or “tone,” then you want to use lighter weights for higher repetitions. If you are looking to develop explosive power, then you will not benefit much from lifting light weights for higher repetitions. Your muscle… Continue reading Day 7 Protein Bar Breakdown

Life can be pretty busy so I do not always get to watch much TV. When I do, I have a couple “go-to” channels and the Food Network is one of them. I enjoy watching chef’s create amazing meals from some of the most random ingredients. No matter what show is on, I am glued… Continue reading Day 6 Protein Bar Breakdown

I know everyone has days where it is just harder to find the motivation to exercise. Trust me, I have been there too. But if you make yourself go for a run or get to the gym and do your workout, don’t you feel so much better after? Exercise is known to increase endorphin’s and… Continue reading Day 5 Protein Bar Breakdown